Dashcam catches man red handed keying Aston

[anonymous-user]

I followed a few Facebook shares of this incident and several local people who are familiar with the car park came forward and said it wasn't a parent and child space.

[otolith]

St John Smythe said:

For some reason I always imagine that it's kids or chav teenagers that key cars. Quite surprised it's a Dad caught doing this.

Or mad elderly folk.

[saaby93]

St John Smythe said:

For some reason I always imagine that it's kids or chav teenagers that key cars. Quite surprised it's a Dad caught doing this.

There was a thread about year ago where some old guy did it in a supermarket
Young lads may well be more willing to appreciate a car like this

[anonymous-user]

The last couple of comments about middle aged or elderly people keying cars doesn't surprise me at all.

My self-employed mate had his new van keyed all round a year or so ago outside his house in a nice village. Turned out it was the 'nice old lady' that lived opposite who did it one night, because she was apparently incensed at having to look out into the street at a van.

fking miserable old bh.

[ATV]

Could anyone tell me if there is any decent place that does bespoke car camera and microphone installs for this sort of thing?

This happens regularly to my sister's boyfriend. He drives a 911 and the amount of abuse and hassle he gets is unbelievable. We've spoken to him a few times on it about maybe changing his car but it was is dream car as a kid and he says the joys of owning it outweigh the hassles.

It's unbelievable the amount of sh*t and abuse he gets driving it day to day. Pulled by the police regularly for a standard "it's lawful for me to check your details under the Road Traffic Act", keyed at car parks, spat on by people crossing zebra crossings etc. the list goes on.

I've spoken to him about maybe getting some cameras and microphones installed if he doesn't want to give the car up, we might get him it as a present especially as my parents are worried that he's had a few issues when my sister has been sat in the passenger seat with him.

[Joeguard1990]

The worst thing about all this, is that if the guy never had a dashcam running then there would be no evidence at all and the police wouldn't do anything except give him a crime reference number for insurance purposes.

How long do you think it will be before car manufacturers offer these built into new cars? I think they are missing a trick here.

[Bradley1500]

ATV said:

It's unbelievable the amount of sh*t and abuse he gets driving it day to day. Pulled by the police regularly for a standard "it's lawful for me to check your details under the Road Traffic Act", keyed at car parks, spat on by people crossing zebra crossings etc. the list goes on.

I simply cannot believe this happens, why would anyone feel the need to key or spit on another's car simply because it's an expensive one?

Awful.

[Joeguard1990]

ATV said:

Could anyone tell me if there is any decent place that does bespoke car camera and microphone installs for this sort of thing?

This happens regularly to my sister's boyfriend. He drives a 911 and the amount of abuse and hassle he gets is unbelievable. We've spoken to him a few times on it about maybe changing his car but it was is dream car as a kid and he says the joys of owning it outweigh the hassles.

It's unbelievable the amount of sh*t and abuse he gets driving it day to day. Pulled by the police regularly for a standard "it's lawful for me to check your details under the Road Traffic Act", keyed at car parks, spat on by people crossing zebra crossings etc. the list goes on.

I've spoken to him about maybe getting some cameras and microphones installed if he doesn't want to give the car up, we might get him it as a present especially as my parents are worried that he's had a few issues when my sister has been sat in the passenger seat with him.

My dad used to get pulled over all the time back in the 80s in his brand new Ford Escort and funny enough the Police always told him that it was a nice car and they wanted to check that it hadn't been stolen! I wouldn't complain too much, as you would want the police pulling over the car if this was the case to do a check. As for the people spitting on zebra crossings, light up the rear wheels and scare the sh*t out of them next time, then laugh in their face as you drive past...

[Jim1556]

Joeguard1990 said:

My dad used to get pulled over all the time back in the 80s in his brand new Ford Escort and funny enough the Police always told him that it was a nice car and they wanted to check that it hadn't been stolen! I wouldn't complain too much, as you would want the police pulling over the car if this was the case to do a check. As for the people spitting on zebra crossings, light up the rear wheels and scare the sh*t out of them next time, then laugh in their face as you drive past...

And if plod happened to see this, I think you'd be in more trouble!

IMO, anyone who spits at you due to the car you're in needs a severe slap!

[Killer2005]

Bradley1500 said:

ATV said:

It's unbelievable the amount of sh*t and abuse he gets driving it day to day. Pulled by the police regularly for a standard "it's lawful for me to check your details under the Road Traffic Act", keyed at car parks, spat on by people crossing zebra crossings etc. the list goes on.

I simply cannot believe this happens, why would anyone feel the need to key or spit on another's car simply because it's an expensive one?

Awful.

It's not just expensive cars. I was spat at in my old Alfa 147 as I passed some youths.

[anonymous-user]

NFSW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO48Vr4KIc8

rich888 said:

Unfortunately the police won't intervene in this situation because it involves guns, knives and kids, so will be classed as 'dangerous' and they don't do danger anymore which is pretty pathetic. In the olden day the police were out walking on the streets talking to the locals, learning who the villains were, and genuinely out there to catch the burglars, nowadays they are there to justify their existence huddled behind their CCTV cameras in air-conditioned rooms and targeting long dead pervs, rather than actually stopping actual crimes. They now seem far more content with recording events after they have happened, rather than preventing them from happening in the first place.

We tend to forget that the modern day police force seems to exist to boost it's government funding, rather than to actually reduce and prevent crime.

I can never tell whether these sorts off posts are satire or not. In case not, have a quick look at the prison population and make-up in terms of offences.

Harji said:

No Bend said:

Harji said:

Horrible thing to do (it's happened to me a few times) but....an Aston gets newspaper coverage and the Met Police involved, whereas myself, the cops couldn't give a st, even when I had my car broken into.

A very tiered society we live in.

Well, its a good news story and will get worldwide coverage. Massively expensive car, senseless damage - but - culprit caught red handed. On fantastic hi-res video. Surely if you had undeniable proof of an offence police would take action, no?

Maybe

No maybe about it. There's a clear and strong line of enquiry with the CCTV. Most of the time damages to vehicles doesn't have anything like that.

[anonymous-user]

ATV said:

Could anyone tell me if there is any decent place that does bespoke car camera and microphone installs for this sort of thing?

This happens regularly to my sister's boyfriend. He drives a 911 and the amount of abuse and hassle he gets is unbelievable. We've spoken to him a few times on it about maybe changing his car but it was is dream car as a kid and he says the joys of owning it outweigh the hassles.

It's unbelievable the amount of sh*t and abuse he gets driving it day to day. Pulled by the police regularly for a standard "it's lawful for me to check your details under the Road Traffic Act", keyed at car parks, spat on by people crossing zebra crossings etc. the list goes on.

I've spoken to him about maybe getting some cameras and microphones installed if he doesn't want to give the car up, we might get him it as a present especially as my parents are worried that he's had a few issues when my sister has been sat in the passenger seat with him.

Where on earth does he live? 911s are pretty much everywhere around London so it wouldn't happen here.

[Matt UK]

Martin_M said:

Scum, lowest of the low, animal....and that's being unfair to animals.

I think that comment deeply unfair and object to it.

My dog would never even consider doing such a thing!

The neighbours cat though... that's a whole different story.

[Rakoosh]

You don't really need any bespoke type installs but yes there are plenty that do this for you (google based on your area - for example l know at least one 'mobile' car stereo installation guy who also does parking sensors and has either just branched into doing dash cam installs or is about to). ... that said much easier to just buy some kit and DIY.

Can I just ask though? where does your mate live?

and dare I also ask how bad does he drive to get pulled over by the police regularly?

I've not known / heard of police pulling over hypercars just on the car, let alone sports cars like a 911... spat on as well? Hmm ... I'd be worried if I was a parent in this scenario too as I hate to jump to conclusions but either this dude is super super unlucky or he might possibly be an overly aggressive driver.

Again - I appreciate I am jumping to conclusions here based on your post... but I've had an old and a modern 911 and tbh the modern one barely even got noticed (not that I was complaining). Elise got plenty noticed but never a nasty word or look...

ATV said:

Could anyone tell me if there is any decent place that does bespoke car camera and microphone installs for this sort of thing?

This happens regularly to my sister's boyfriend. He drives a 911 and the amount of abuse and hassle he gets is unbelievable. We've spoken to him a few times on it about maybe changing his car but it was is dream car as a kid and he says the joys of owning it outweigh the hassles.

It's unbelievable the amount of sh*t and abuse he gets driving it day to day. Pulled by the police regularly for a standard "it's lawful for me to check your details under the Road Traffic Act", keyed at car parks, spat on by people crossing zebra crossings etc. the list goes on.

I've spoken to him about maybe getting some cameras and microphones installed if he doesn't want to give the car up, we might get him it as a present especially as my parents are worried that he's had a few issues when my sister has been sat in the passenger seat with him.

[J4CKO]

Is there some personally defect that manifests itself when a tiny brain registers something different ? i.e. people that cannot not react to something in their vision that is different to the norm, they cant just log it and move on, they feel the need to react.

For example,

People who gawp at people with disabilities or disfigurements.

People who feel the need to point out physical differences to complete strangers, I work with a tall lady, she is about 6 ft 1, I personally did not feel the need to discuss her above average height with her as I suspected she was probably aware of it and is also sick to the back teeth of having it pointed it out.

People who shout at passers by from moving vehicles, kind of the forerunner of the internet troll, feeling protected they can express their stupidity securely.


So, the guy in the video, sees a nice car, cant just accept it for what it is, it makes him react in a negative manner.


Used to work with a guy that used to see a nice looking lady and couldnt help making some crass comment, he was the same with music, if a jolly tune came on the weirdo started jigging up and down, he also came out with some utter crap and didnt seem to have a mental process between eyes, brain and mouth to stream what he said.

[No Bend]

J4CKO said:

Is there some personally defect that manifests itself when a tiny brain registers something different ? i.e. people that cannot not react to something in their vision that is different to the norm, they cant just log it and move on, they feel the need to react.

For example,

People who feel the need to point out physical differences to complete strangers, I work with a tall lady, she is about 6 ft 1, I personally did not feel the need to discuss her above average height with her as I suspected she was probably aware of it and is also sick to the back teeth of having it pointed it out.

Used to work with a guy that used to see a nice looking lady and couldnt help making some crass comment, he was the same with music, if a jolly tune came on the weirdo started jigging up and down, he also came out with some utter crap and didnt seem to have a mental process between eyes, brain and mouth to stream what he said.

Sounds like your ex workmate had some form of tourettes. He's something that is different to the norm, he probably embarrasses himself and regrets it, you'll have to log it and move on.

But, i'm 6'4'', where can I find this tall lady?

[Bennet]

JordanTurbo said:

Debaser said:

When I see videos like this I tend to wonder if there's more to it (does the guy know the Aston owner?).

But maybe that's because I don't understand why you'd ever key someone's car.

I'll say the same thing here that I did on facebook when the met police shared the vid.

Now I'm playing devil's advocate here. Judging by the fact the guy could easily push the buggy between the Aston and the next car over. That could have been parked in a parent+child space and that could also explain why the dad felt the need to key it.

Now I definitely don't condone the damage and the guy is a thunderc**t regardless. I'm purely saying that was probably the motive.

I await somone pointing out that the Aston driver could have had a child and therefore every right to use the space, but the guy with the buggy wouldn't have known that.

Just chiming in to say that any idiot should be able to appreciate that you're not trying justify the vandalism. I've often seen it before. Some members of this forum appear to have real literacy issues.

[John145]

Bradley1500 said:

I simply cannot believe this happens, why would anyone feel the need to key or spit on another's car simply because it's an expensive one?

Awful.

As I was driving along the M11 in a work's Continental GT someone spat out their window onto the windscreen. Sad really.

[redback911]

Few years back I saw someone had thrown the remnants of a MacDonalds milkshake into someone's convertible. It was shocking, I really felt for the owner.

Then there was the Welsh teen that jumped on the McLaren bonnet while his friends were videoing, his IQ matched his age as he then posted on Facebook.

[Thermobaric]

Had someone throw a handful of chips in the car whilst in a friends convertible Saab. A Saab...